CHLAMYDIA IS THE MOST COMMONLY
REPORTED DISEASE IN ILLINOIS
In 2012 there were more than 67,000 cases of chlamydia in Illinois. Chlamydia is transmitted through unprotected
anal, oral and vaginal sex. Untreated chlamydia infections can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic
pregnancies and infertility. Women are at a greater risk than men of getting a chlamydia infection.
Who has chlamydia?
7 of 10 cases are in women
72%
Cases are
age 15-24
Cases are:
48%
23%
10%
Black White Hispanic
Simple
Testing
80%
Women
50%
Men
performed
on urine or
swabs
2 Pills
standard
treatment
Have no symptoms
Have sex with only one uninfected
partner (who only has sex with you)
GET TESTED AND REDUCE YOUR RISK!
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health Sexually Transmitted Diseases Program
Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois
P.O.#5514338 3M 10/13
GONORRHEA CAN HAVE SERIOUS SIDE
EFFECTS IF LEFT UNTREATED
In 2012 there were more than 18,000 cases of gonorrhea in Illinois. Gonorrhea can cause an infection in the anus,
eyes, mouth, penis, throat, urinary tract or uterus and is transmitted through unprotected anal, oral and vaginal sex.
Many women and men with gonorrhea do not have symptoms.
Who has gonorrhea?
65%
Cases are equal in men and women
Cases are
age 15-24
Cases are:
68%
13% 4%
Black White Hispanic
Untreated Gonorrhea
Increases risk of
getting HIV
Can cause infertility
Can spread to blood,
heart, skin and joints
Simple
Testing
performed
on urine or
swabs
2 Drugs
standard
treatment
Have sex with only one uninfected
partner (who only has sex with you)
GET TESTED AND REDUCE YOUR RISK!
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health Sexually Transmitted Diseases Program
Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois
P.O.#5514339 3M 10/13
SYPHILIS MOST COMMONLY REPORTED IN MEN
In 2012 there were 1,500 cases of syphilis in Illinois. Syphilis is transmitted through direct contact with syphilis
sores during unprotected anal, oral and vaginal sex. Early symptoms of syphilis are a sore and later symptoms may
be a rash, headache, fever, sore throat, aches, hair loss, and swollen joints. If syphilis is not treated, it can cause
arthritis, blindness, heart disease, mental illness, and death.
Cases are:
Who has syphilis?
Cases are
in ALL
ages
53%
27%
9 of 10 cases are in men
Black
HIV Co-infection
Sores make it easier to
get HIV during sex
About 40% of people
with syphilis also are
infected with HIV
Simple
Testing
One blood
draw
15%
White Hispanic
Simple
Treatment
One dose of
medicine for
most cases
Have sex with only one uninfected
partner (who only has sex with you)
GET TESTED AND REDUCE YOUR RISK!
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health Sexually Transmitted Diseases Program
Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois
P.O.#5514337 3M 10/13